Call for consultancy – Evidence review on using CVA for MAM prevention and management under the ELEVATE Nutrition project

In order to address evidence needs on dietary approaches for managing MAM, including decision-making around targeting based on risk criteria, AAH/ACF is looking for a consultant/team of consultants to deliver a State of Evidence Report and a programmatic guidance on Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) to prevent and manage Moderate Acute Malnutrition. The assignment will be completed following three main steps (details in ToR attached) : a literature/desk review, key informant interviews with implementers of CVA for Nutrition, and a series of workshops with stakeholders to fee into a programmatic guidance on CVA for MAM prevention and management.

Experience in Nutrition/Food Security sector with particular experience on CVA for Nutrition outcomes

• Technical background in Nutrition (MAM/CMAM), Food Security

• Significant field experience in the evaluation of humanitarian / development projects in CVA and Nutrition/Food Security;

• Relevant degree / equivalent experience related to the study to be undertaken;

• Significant experience in coordination, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs;

• Good communications skills and experience of workshop facilitation;

• Ability to write clear and useful reports (may be required to produce examples of previous work);

• Fluent in English; French would be an asset

• Ability to manage the available time and resources and to work to tight deadlines;

• Independence from the parties involved.